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Title 11 — WATER›I. - Municipal Water System
Vallejo Municipal Code Ch. 11.16 Water Service Connections
Vallejo Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Vallejo
Cite as: Vallejo Municipal Code Chapter 11.16 · Text as of 2026-10-04
11.16.010 - Minimum connection.¶
The minimum water service connection shall be a three-fourth inch service pipe and five-eighth inch meter. Whenever a water service connection or revision is requested, the city water superintendent shall determine the size of the service pipe and meter to be installed. The determination shall be predicated on, but not limited to, the applicable sections of the city's building, fire and plumbing codes, federal, state and local laws and regulations, governing public health, and any other lawful authority having jurisdiction over such matter.
(Ord. 194 N.C.(2d) § 1 (part), 1973.)
11.16.020 - Water facilities payments.¶
Each and every applicant for a water service connection to the city municipal water system shall pay a water facilities payment in the amount applicable to the particular classification of the premises to be supplied water as hereinafter set forth in Sections 11.16.021 through 11.16.030; water facilities payments shall be in addition to any and all other taxes, fees or charges of any nature whatsoever relative to a supply of water, water service or water service connection.
(Ord. 1334 N.C.(2d) § 9, 1995: Ord. 1127 N.C.(2d) § 2, 1990: Ord. 194 N.C.(2d) § 1 (part), 1973.)
11.16.021 - Purpose.¶
The purpose of the water facilities connection ordinance codified in this chapter is to create revenue to assist in providing for capital costs of additions and improvements to the municipal water system. To accomplish this objective, all moneys received under Sections 11.16.020 through 11.16.030 shall be deposited in the capital reserve account of the municipal water system fund as the same is established and designated by Ordinance No. 47 N.C.(2d). That money shall be used, after approval of the city council, to pay for acquisition, installation, or construction of components (including easements, rights-of-way and/or land) of the municipal water system. Those components must be of benefit to the overall municipal water system or supply the water demands required of or anticipated for the municipal water system.
(Ord. 1334 N.C.(2d) § 10, 1995: Ord. 1127 N.C.(2d) § 3, 1990: Ord. 194 N.C.(2d) § 1(a), 1973.)
11.16.022 - Definitions.¶
The amount of water facilities payment applicable to a particular water service connection shall be based on the definitions set forth in Section 11.48.070.
(Ord. 1127 N.C.(2d) § 4, 1990: Ord. 194 N.C.(2d) § 1(b), 1973.)
11.16.023 - Payments—Vallejo service area water connections.¶
For water service to premises in the Vallejo service area as defined in section 11.40.010A the amounts set forth below shall be imposed at the time an applicant for a water service connection or for change of service applies for a building permit at the premises that is the subject of the connection or change.
A. Residential. For premises consisting of one or more residential units, an applicant shall pay the following water facilities payment for each residential unit to be supplied water by that water connection, effective on the date indicated.
| 7/1/2009: | $7,590.00 |
|---|---|
| 7/1/2010: | $7,810.00 |
| 7/1/2011: | $8,050.00 |
| 7/1/2012: | $8,290.00 |
| 7/1/2013: | $8,540.00 |
B. Mobile Home. For premises consisting of one or more mobile home units an applicant shall pay the following water facilities payment for each mobile home unit to be supplied water by that water connection, effective on the date indicated.
| 7/1/2009: | $7,590.00 |
|---|---|
| 7/1/2010: | $7,810.00 |
| 7/1/2011: | $8,050.00 |
| 7/1/2012: | $8,290.00 |
| 7/1/2013: | $8,540.00 |
C. Commercial. For premises consisting of one or more commercial units an applicant shall pay the following water facilities payment for each commercial unit to be supplied water by that water connection or connections, effective on the date indicated; however, in all instances, the payment shall not be less than hereinafter set forth for the meter size installed on the particular water service connection, effective on the date indicated:
| 7/1/2009: | $7,590.00 |
|---|---|
| 7/1/2010: | $7,810.00 |
| 7/1/2011: | $8,050.00 |
| 7/1/2012: | $8,290.00 |
| 7/1/2013: | $8,540.00 |
| Meter Size | 7/1/2009 | 7/1/2010 | 7/1/2011 | 7/1/2012 | 7/1/2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⅝ inch | $ 7,590 | $ 7,810 | $ 8,050 | $ 8,290 | $ 8,540 |
| ¾ inch | $ 7,590 | $ 7,810 | $ 8,050 | $ 8,290 | $ 8,540 |
| 1 inch | $ 15,170 | $ 15,620 | $ 16,090 | $ 16,570 | $ 17,070 |
| 1-½ inch | $ 30,330 | $ 31,240 | $ 32,170 | $ 33,140 | $ 34,130 |
| 2 inch | $ 48,520 | $ 49,980 | $ 51,480 | $ 53,020 | $ 54,610 |
| 3 inch | $ 90,970 | $ 93,700 | $ 96,510 | $ 99,410 | $ 102,390 |
| 4 inch | $ 151,620 | $ 156,170 | $ 160,850 | $ 165,680 | $ 170,650 |
| 6 inch | $ 303,240 | $ 312,330 | $ 321,700 | $ 331,350 | $ 341,300 |
| 8 inch | $ 485,180 | $ 499,730 | $ 514,720 | $ 530,160 | $ 546,070 |
| 10 inch | $ 697,440 | $ 718,360 | $ 739,910 | $ 762,110 | $ 784,970 |
| 12 inch | $ 1,303,900 | $ 1,343,020 | $ 1,383,310 | $ 1,424,810 | $ 1,467,550 |
D. Combination. For premises consisting of any combination of residential units, mobile home units, or commercial units, an applicant shall pay the following water facilities payment for each residential or mobile home unit, effective on the date indicated, plus the amount set forth in subsection C. for the commercial unit(s).
| 7/1/2009: | $7,590.00 |
|---|---|
| 7/1/2010: | $7,810.00 |
| 7/1/2011: | $8,050.00 |
| 7/1/2012: | $8,290.00 |
| 7/1/2013: | $8,540.00 |
E. Schools. For premises used or occupied as a school, an applicant shall pay the following water facilities payment, effective on the date indicated; however, in all instances, the payment shall not be less than the amount recited in subsection C. for the meter size installed on the particular water service connection.
| 7/1/2009: | $7,590.00 |
|---|---|
| 7/1/2010: | $7,810.00 |
| 7/1/2011: | $8,050.00 |
| 7/1/2012: | $8,290.00 |
| 7/1/2013: | $8,540.00 |
F. The rate of payment shall annually escalate the same percentage that the latest "Engineer News Record Construction Costs Index" for the San Francisco Bay Area annually escalates. Any escalation shall be presented annually prior to July 1 for consideration and approval by the city council.
(Ord. 1620 N.C.(2d) § 1, 2009: Ord. 1543 N.C.(2d) § 1; 2005: Ord. 1334 N.C.(2d) § 11, 1995: Ord. 1269 N.C. § 2, 1993: Ord. 1127 N.C.(2d) § 5, 1990: Ord. 877 N.C.(2d) § 1, 1986: Ord. 760 N.C.(2d) § 1, 1984: Ord. 539 N.C.(2d) § 1, 1980: Ord. 496 N.C.(2d) § 2, 1979: Ord. 435 N.C.(2d) § 4, 1978: Ord. 379 N.C.(2d) § 4, 1977: Ord. 194 N.C.(2d) § 1(c), 1973.)
11.16.024 - Payments—Lakes service area water connections.¶
For water service to premises in the Lakes service area as defined in section 11.48.010B, the amounts set forth below shall be imposed at the time an applicant for a water service connection or for change of service applies for a building permit at the premises that is the subject of the connection or change.
A. Residential. For premises consisting of one or more residential units, an applicant shall pay the following water facilities payment for each residential unit to be supplied water by that water connection, effective on the date indicated.
| 7/1/2009: | $16,660.00 |
|---|---|
| 7/1/2010: | $17,300.00 |
| 7/1/2011: | $17,970.00 |
| 7/1/2012: | $18,630.00 |
| 7/1/2013: | $19,330.00 |
B. Mobile home. For premises consisting of one or more mobile home units an applicant shall pay the following water facilities payment for each mobile home unit to be supplied water by that water connection, effective on the date indicated.
| 7/1/2009: | $16,660.00 |
|---|---|
| 7/1/2010: | $17,300.00 |
| 7/1/2011: | $17,970.00 |
| 7/1/2012: | $18,630.00 |
| 7/1/2013: | $19,330.00 |
C. Commercial. For premises consisting of one or more commercial units an applicant shall pay the following water facilities payment for each commercial unit to be supplied water by that water connection or connections, effective on the date indicated; however, in all instances, the payment shall not be less than hereinafter set forth for the meter size installed on the particular water service connection, effective on the date indicated:
| 7/1/2009: | $16,660.00 |
|---|---|
| 7/1/2010: | $17,300.00 |
| 7/1/2011: | $17,970.00 |
| 7/1/2012: | $18,630.00 |
| 7/1/2013: | $19,330.00 |
| Meter Size | 7/1/2009 | 7/1/2010 | 7/1/2011 | 7/1/2012 | 7/1/2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⅝ inch | $ 16,660 | $ 17,300 | $ 17,970 | $ 18,630 | $ 19,330 |
| ¾ inch | $ 16,660 | $ 17,300 | $ 17,970 | $ 18,630 | $ 19,330 |
| 1 inch | $ 33,310 | $ 34,590 | $ 35,930 | $ 37,250 | $ 38,660 |
| 1-½ inch | $ 66,620 | $ 69,170 | $ 71,860 | $ 74,250 | $ 77,310 |
| 2 inch | $ 106,590 | $ 110,680 | $ 114,970 | $ 119,200 | $ 123,690 |
| 3 inch | $ 199,850 | $ 207,510 | $ 215,560 | $ 223,500 | $ 231,910 |
| 4 inch | $ 333,080 | $ 345,850 | $ 359,270 | $ 372,500 | $ 386,520 |
| 6 inch | $ 666,150 | $ 691,680 | $ 718,530 | $ 744,990 | $ 773,030 |
| 8 inch | $ 1,065,860 | $ 1,106,690 | $ 1,652,600 | $ 1,713,500 | $ 1,778,000 |
| 10 inch | $ 1,532,170 | $ 1,590,870 | $ 1,652,600 | $ 1,713,500 | $ 1,778,000 |
| 12 inch | $ 2,864,490 | $ 2,974,230 | $ 3,089,640 | $ 3,203,500 | $ 3,324,080 |
D. Combination. For premises consisting of any combination of residential units, mobile home units, or commercial units, an applicant shall pay the following water facilities payment for each residential or mobile home unit, effective on the date indicated, plus the amount set forth in subsection C. for the commercial unit(s).
| 7/1/2009: | $16,660.00 |
|---|---|
| 7/1/2010: | $17,300.00 |
| 7/1/2011: | $17,970.00 |
| 7/1/2012: | $18,630.00 |
| 7/1/2013: | $19,330.00 |
E. Schools. For premises used or occupied as a school, an applicant shall pay the following water facilities payment, effective on the date indicated; however, in all instances, the payment shall not be less than the amount recited in subsection C. for the meter size installed on the particular water service connection.
| 7/1/2009: | $16,660.00 |
|---|---|
| 7/1/2010: | $17,300.00 |
| 7/1/2011: | $17,970.00 |
| 7/1/2012: | $18,630.00 |
| 7/1/2013: | $19,330.00 |
F. The rate of payment shall annually escalate the same percentage that the latest "Engineer News Record Construction Costs Index" for the San Francisco Bay Area annually escalates. Any escalation shall be presented annually prior to July 1 for consideration and approval by the city council.
(Ord. 1620 N.C.(2d) § 2, 2009: Ord. 1334 N.C.(2d) § 12, 1995.)
11.16.025 - Exceptions.¶
Water facilities payment requirements shall not be applicable to a water service connection for the following classifications:
A. Fire protection service connections under Section 11.20.010;
B. Temporary service connections under Section 11.20.050;
C. Existing water service connections described in Section 11.16.025.
(Ord. 1334 N.C.(2d) § 13 (part), 1995: Ord. 1127 N.C.(2d) § 6, 1990: Ord. 194 N.C.(2d) § 1(d), 1973.)
11.16.026 - Existing services.¶
All existing water service connections described below shall deemed to have paid the applicable water facilities payments. Water service connections of the following categories shall be held to be existing water service connections.
A. Water service connections installed prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter to supply premises previously completed and suitable for occupancy;
B. Water service connections installed prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter to supply premises then under construction or alteration, evidenced by a then valid building permit, if the construction or alteration was completed and the premises suitable for use or occupancy within six months after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. The six months applicable to a particular water service connection may be extended by the city council for a period of time equal to that resulting from delay caused by acts of God, strikes or other unusual circumstances, providing such delay was not the consequences of the act, or failure to act, of owners or their contractors.
(Ord. 1334 N.C.(2d) § 13 (part), 1995: Ord. 1127 N.C.(2d) § 7, 1990: Ord. 194 N.C.(2d) § 1(e), 1973.)
11.16.027 - Changes of service.¶
In the event of any change involving an existing water service connection, the following shall be the basis for determining any water facilities payment then due and payable:
A. When there is a change in the classification or number of units on them, the payment shall be reduced by the amount of the payment applicable to the connection immediately before such a change;
B. When there is a change in the connection's meter size, the payment shall be reduced by the amount of the payment applicable to the connection immediately before such a change;
C. When there is a change in the connection's physical location, but the connection continues to supply the same premises, the payment shall be reduced by the amount of the payment applicable to the connection immediately before such a relocation;
D. However, in any of the above instances, the maximum credit shall not exceed the payment applicable to the revised connection; and, further, no refund or future credit shall accrue to any person as a result of the credit.
(Ord. 1334 N.C.(2d) § 13 (part), 1995: Ord. 1127 N.C.(2d) § 8, 1990: Ord. 612 N.C.(2d) § 4, 1981: Ord. 194 N.C.(2d) § 1(f), 1973.)
11.16.028 - Abandonment of service.¶
Whenever any improvement on a premises has been damaged, dismantled or removed so that the premises may not accommodate use, and there has been no active water service customer account during a twelve consecutive month period, such water service connection shall be deemed abandoned. In that case any water facilities payments shall be without effect and no refund or credit shall accrue to any person associated with the premises.
(Ord. 1543 N.C.(2d) § 2, 2005: Ord. 1334 N.C.(2d) § 13 (part), 1995: Ord. 1127 N.C.(2d) § 9, 1990: Ord. 194 N.C.(2d) § 1(g), 1973.)
11.16.029 - Nontransferable.¶
Water facilities payments paid, or deemed to have been paid shall not be transferable or creditable to the water facilities payments applicable to any other premises.
(Ord. 1334 N.C.(2d) § 13 (part), 1995: Ord. 1127 N.C.(2d) § 10, 1990: Ord. 194 N.C.(2d) § 1(h), 1973.)
11.16.030 - Special water facilities tax.¶
The city council reserves the right to find and determine that for the public and community benefit, good and/or welfare, the water facilities tax for a particular water service connection shall be different than those expressed and set forth in any subsection, paragraph or subparagraph of Sections 11.16.020 through 11.16.028 and that such different water facilities tax, then so determined, shall then be applicable to the water service connection and take precedence over any other water facilities tax set forth in any subsection, paragraph or subparagraph of Sections 11.16.020 through 11.16.028.
(Ord. 1334 N.C.(2d) § 13 (part), 1995: Ord. 194 N.C.(2d) § 1(i), 1973.)
11.16.035 - New service installation charges.¶
The water system shall collect charges for the installation of the following new water service connections:
A. Water Service Connections. Installed, complete in place, by water system forces, connected to an existing water main and consisting of the service piping and meter of the particular sizes required with meter box or other appropriate housing. This subsection covers the following water service connections:
Service Connection
¾″ service pipe & ⅝″ meter
¾″ service & ¾″ meter
1″ service pipe & 1″ meter
1 ½″ service pipe & 1 ½″ meter
2″ service pipe & 2″ meter
B. Meter Sets. Whenever, in the course of constructing new water mains, the service piping has been installed by others, the water system is to install only the water meter, complete with meter connections and box. This subsection covers the following meter sets:
Meter Size
⅝″ × ¾″ meter
¾″ meter
1″ meter
1 ½″ meter
2″ meter
C. Extra Large Connections. On new service connections requiring service pipe and/or meter larger than two-inch internal diameter or greater than fifty feet in length or otherwise different from the service pipe and meter combinations listed above, or wherever unusual conditions prevail, the charges to be collected by the water system for such service connections shall be on an actual cost basis.
D. Rate Adjustments. The charges for water service connections and meter sets presented in this section shall be established by resolution or resolutions adopted by the city council. The charges for water service connections and meter sets may annually escalate the same percentage that the latest ("Engineering News Record Construction Costs Index" for the San Francisco Bay Area annually escalates. The escalation, if any, shall be presented annually prior to July 1st, the first complete year after the passage of the ordinance codified in this section, and each year thereafter, for consideration and approval by the city council. The city council may also from time to time at its discretion, revise, alter and/or amend any of the charges set forth in this section by adoption of the appropriate resolution or resolutions.
(Ord. 1334 N.C.(2d) § 13 (part), 1995: Ord. 924 N.C.(2d) § 1, 1987: Ord. 539 N.C.(2d) § 2, 1980: Ord. 496 N.C.(2d) § 3, 1979: Ord. 435 N.C.(2d) § 5, 1978: Ord. 374 N.C.(2d) § 1, 1977: Ord. 15 N.C.(2d) § 1, 1971: Ord. 324 § 4.03, 1958.)
11.16.040 - Changes in meter or service pipe size.¶
Changes in size of meter, service pipe or both of existing service connections shall be at the expense of the customer. The expense shall be computed on the basis of the actual cost of the new installation less the value of any material salvaged. The value of salvaged material shall be the market value less the cost of salvaging the same.
(Ord. 324 N.C. § 4.04, 1958.)
11.16.050 - Changes in location.¶
When relocation of an existing meter or service connection has been requested for the customer's convenience, such location shall be at the customer's expense for the actual cost thereof. The relocation of existing meters or service connections, when done to protect the property of the water system or the city's interests, will be done without charge to the customer.
(Ord. 324 N.C. § 4.05, 1958.)
11.16.060 - Charges payable in advance.¶
Charges for new service connections, changes in size and changes in location for customer's benefit shall be due and actually paid before any work is commenced or material ordered. Whenever said charges are to be the actual costs, the estimated cost shall be deposited with the commercial office before any work is commenced or material ordered, and upon completion of the work the actual cost shall be compiled and any difference between the actual and estimated cost shall be billed or refunded for the customer's account.
(Ord. 324 N.C. § 4.06, 1958.)
11.16.070 - Title to connections.¶
A. Title to all meters, service pipes and appurtenances used in providing a water service connection shall vest in the water system and the charges hereinbefore set forth are for connection and do not convey any right of title to said facilities.
B. The water service connection is for a water supply to the premises stipulated on the application and is not transferable to any other properties or premises.
C. If the water service is discontinued or abandoned, no right of refund of connection charges or credit in any manner accrues to the applicant or customer or his successor.
(Ord. 324 N.C. § 4.07, 1958.)
11.16.080 - Location of connections.¶
A. Water service connections shall be installed only in public streets and/or easements or rights-of-way under the control of the water system.
B. Where the premises to be served front on more than one street, the superintendent shall have the right to designate on which frontage the service connection shall be installed.
C. New or relocated meters shall be installed in the public sidewalk near the street curb or behind and adjacent to the public sidewalk within the publicly owned and controlled right-of-way.
D. It is unlawful for anyone to enclose a water meter with a fence, wall or hedge or otherwise obstruct access to water service meters. Upon the failure or refusal of the owner or customer to remove any such unlawful obstruction within a reasonable time after written request to do so, the superintendent shall, at his option, order:
The discontinuance of water service to the premises until the obstruction is removed; or
The customer to pay an additional charge of two dollars, as penalty, for each meter reading taken until the obstruction is removed.
(Ord. 324 N.C. § 4.08, 1958.)
11.16.090 - Connection to separate premises.¶
A. A single service connection shall not serve more than one premises. Separate premises under a single ownership, control or management shall only be supplied water through separate service connections unless the superintendent, for good and sufficient reasons, shall determine otherwise.
B. When investigating requests for a single service connection to provide service to more than one premises, the superintendent shall be guided by but not be restricted to the following considerations:
That the service connection will not violate the regulations against reselling or redelivery to other consumers;
That the service connection will not establish a private distribution system;
That the service connection will not avoid main extension requirements;
That the service connection will not be a means of avoidance of meter service charges and/or securing an advantageous water price without an equivalent guaranteed minimum.
(Ord. 324 N.C. § 4.09, 1958.)
11.16.100 - Connections to separate consumers.¶
A. Each separate consumer shall only be supplied water through a separate service connection unless the superintendent shall determine otherwise.
B. Where more than one consumer is supplied through a single service connection, the owner of the property, or other person agreed upon, shall be liable for payment for all water furnished through said single service connection.
C. Wherever it is practical to serve separate customers through separate service connections, the superintendent shall require separate service connections for each separate customer.
(Ord. 324 N.C. § 4.10, 1958.)
11.16.110 - Connections requiring main extension—Installation.¶
In no event shall a water service connection be installed unless a water main of adequate capacity and delivery pressure extends in a public street or right-of-way across the entire frontage of the property to be served water. Wherever as a prerequisite to service a water main must be extended, the some shall be installed in compliance with the provisions hereinafter set forth.
(Ord. 740 N.C.(2d) § 2 (part), 1984; Ord. 324 N.C. § 4.12, 1958.)
11.16.120 - Connections requiring main extension—Deposit in certain cases.¶
Whenever a water main extension is a prerequisite of water service but a portion of the property frontage abuts on an existing water main and/or construction of the entire extension is not immediately necessary to provide a water service to the particular property requesting service, the service applicant can comply with the obligation to extend a water main by:
A. Depositing in cash with the city of Vallejo an amount equal to the prorated share of the cost of extending such water main, as such cost is estimated by the water superintendent; or
B. Executing a recordable agreement, supported by a bond of faithful performance, obliging the owner of the property to pay the prorated share of the cost of such water main extension, upon demand of the water system.
(Ord. 740 N.C.(2d) § 2 (part), 1984; Ord. 437 N.C. § 1, 1961: Ord. 324 N.C. § 4.13, 1958.)
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